We are honored to recognize Mrs. Elizabeth Callahan as the 2025 Cedar Ridge School District Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Callahan has been teaching middle school math for 5 years, and her students absolutely love her! She fosters a classroom environment built on respect, structure, and high expectations. Her commitment to excellence makes her a huge asset to Cedar Ridge.
Here are a few comments made from those who nominated her:
-Elizabeth continually exemplifies what it means to be a teacher. Elizabeth is always willing to help others accomplish any task. Her positive attitude and hard work ethic makes her a role-model not for just her peers, but also for her students. Elizabeth's consistent positive attitude and dedication to her profession reflect highly upon her, and to the profession of teaching.
-Her attitude is always positive and her classroom is an inviting place for students to learn and succeed.
-She is steady and focused on student learning. Each day she pushes her students to learn new things and intervenes when they don't achieve mastery. Her classroom exemplifies the true essence of teaching and learning.
Thank you to Merchants and Planters Bank for sponsoring this year’s winner!